Jennifer Porter Law, PLLC - Norfolk Estate Planning Attorneys - Norfolk, Virginia

Kevin P.

I was very pleased with Jennifer Porter law when they helped me with my estate planning. Stephanie (with J. Porter Law) was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, patient and responsive. Her rate was also reasonable. Stephanie took the time to explain the process to me in detail and I was confident the legal aspects were being done thoroughly and properly. Would definitely recommend Stephanie at J. Porter Law. Top notch.

Danielle A.

Having walked through end-of-life closeout twice recently for loved ones, I experienced the costly difficulties that arise when clear planning and documentation is not available.

In an effort to 'adult' and reduce the burden of settling my own affairs on my children, I was very pleased to secure the services of Stephanie Himel-Nelson with Jennifer Porter Law to complete my estate planning. Stephanie was kind, consistent, and calm as we walked through the tough decisions needed. The tools used made the complex process simple, and she explained everything thoroughly, sometimes more than once.

Highly recommend!

Kayla W.

Stephanie Himel did an incredible job supporting me and my spouse during our estate planning. She patiently walked us through the ways we could ensure our children would be protected if one or both of us died or was incapacitated, helping us understand the pros and cons of various options. Her understanding of our military and veteran benefits was particularly useful. I was particularly impressed by Stephanie's exceptional combination of subject matter expertise and "good bedside manner" - she was warm and caring throughout the process. I would recommend her and the entire Jennifer Porter Law team to anyone who wants to ensure their family will have minimal hassles when they pass.

Felecia G.

I highly recommend the Law Firm of Stephanie Himel-Nelson for doing a Will or Trust. She is very professional from start to finish explaining in great detail about both products. She was extremely patient & understanding the during whole process.

John M.

Our 20+ year old will, trusts and associated docs needed a review and update. On the recommendation of a friend, we reached out to the Jennifer Porter Law firm and were promptly contacted by a partner, Stephanie Himel-Nelson.

We were immediately impressed with Stephanie's direct, but friendly manner. In our initial exploratory interview, Stephanie did a much better job of listening to our requirements and concerns, as compared to other firms we had tried. While her recommendations ended up to be quite similar to others we'd received, she did an excellent job at explaining what we needed and why.

Once we began, Stephanie was very easy to work with. Scheduling was collaborative and she was quite generous with her time. However, we were impressed with her uncanny ability to know how much time each step and conversation was going to require...it seemed almost wizardry! The better explanation is likely just that Stephanie is a pro with experience — and great people skills.

The Decision Vault tool that this firm uses simplified the secure exchange of personal and financial information for both sides. It also facilitated the review of draft documents. As an added benefit, this tool enabled the assembly of documents and resources for our heirs, creating an electronic version of the enormous physical binder that we also received. The Decision Vault added ease and value throughout the process.

To finish the engagement, Stephanie provided us information to complete a short list of tasks that we opted to handle ourselves, including research with courthouse links we would need. While the firm could handle all of the work as a “turn key” solution, this support was just another example of how Stephanie and team listened and accommodated our particular requirements.

In short, this was a professional, efficient, and very friendly legal engagement. We highly recommend Stephanie Himel-Nelson and Jennifer Porter Law for your estate law needs.

Jackson C. C.

Before hiring Ms. Nelson, I was deeply concerned about becoming a burden to my children and leaving behind unresolved estate matters during their grief process. Having experienced the devastation of losing both my mother and partner within two years, I knew the emotional toll of an untimely death all too well.
I chose Stephanie Nelson over all other law firms because of her association with the Jennifer Porter Law Firm, their proximity and strong community and personalized relationship. Ms. Nelson created a Peace of Mind trust portfolio for me, and the entire process was thorough, convenient, timely, and marked by exceptional service and availability.
The result was true peace of mind. The educational process provided invaluable tools for enhancing decision-making, allowing me to make informed decisions that have significantly improved my quality of life.
I highly recommend Ms. Nelson and the Jennifer Porter Law Firm team for their dedication and professionalism.

S V.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Himel-Nelson at Jennifer Porter Law Firm's Norfolk office to create power of attorney documents for my adult son and myself. Stephanie was incredibly responsive and guided me through the entire process with clarity and professionalism. Not only did she explain everything thoroughly, making sure I understood all the options, but she also provided invaluable guidance throughout the entire process.

Knowing that we have these essential documents in place provides peace of mind and makes me feel secure and prepared for any future uncertainties. Stephanie's dedication to her clients is evident in every aspect of her work. I can't recommend Stephanie Himel-Nelson at Jennifer Porter Law Firm highly enough.

Sunny C.

Stephanie is so thorough and professional. She set up a great Trust plan for us and explained everything in detail. We now feel so much at peace knowing that everything will be taken care of when we pass away.